SAN FRANCISCO -- Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is making slight progress in his rehab process after being on the 15-day disabled list since June 23 with right-ankle inflammation.
Utley said he has been doing some light running this weekend and the six-time All-Star took ground balls before Friday's game at AT&T Park. He said he's noticed some improvement in his ankle since he was placed on the DL.
"The ankle is definitely in a better place than it was two weeks ago or three weeks ago," Utley said.
The Phillies don't know when Utley will be able to return to the playing field, but he said he will stick to running and fielding grounders until after the break.